Gloo Mesh
Enterprise Istio Service Mesh for Kubernetes.
Overview
Gloo Mesh by Solo.io is an enterprise Istio platform built to manage, secure, and observe service mesh environments at scale. It simplifies the operation of Istio across multiple Kubernetes clusters, clouds, and hybrid environments, providing a unified control plane and operational tooling.
✨ Key Features
- Multi-Cluster and Multi-Cloud Istio Management
- Simplified Istio Lifecycle Management
- Global Observability and Service Graph
- Zero-Trust Security Policies
- Enterprise-grade API Gateway integration
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simplifies multi-cluster Istio management
- Unified management for service mesh and API gateway (Gloo Platform)
- Focus on operational simplicity and developer experience
Unique Value: Reduces the operational complexity of running Istio at scale across multiple clusters and clouds.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Large-scale, multi-cluster Istio deployments in enterprise environments.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Single, small-scale Kubernetes clusters where open-source Istio is sufficient.
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for managing Istio compared to building custom tooling or using the open-source project alone.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Gloo Mesh Core provides basic multi-cluster management.
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